Pyongyang, September 9 (KCNA) -- Supreme leader Kim Jong Un received a message of greeting from Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, on Monday on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the founding of the DPRK.

The message said:

Your Excellency respected Kim Jong Un,

Please accept my sincerest congratulations to you on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the founding of the DPRK.

I note with satisfaction that the relations between Russia and the DPRK are of friendly nature.

I am sure that our two countries will positively develop the bilateral relations in various fields in the future, too, and thus make a contribution to the wellbeing of the peoples of the two countries and the peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia.

I wish you good health and success and all people of your country happiness and wellbeing.